Article
Engineering, Mechanical
Rajaram S. Sutar, Bairu Shi, Susmita S. Kanchankoti, Sagar S. Ingole, Wahida S. Jamadar, Alsaba J. Sayyad, Priyanka B. Khot, Kishor Kumar Sadasivuni, Sanjay S. Latthe, Shanhu Liu, Appasaheb K. Bhosale
Summary: The lotus effect suggests that self-cleaning superhydrophobic surfaces can be achieved by creating rough surface structures and modifying them chemically. In this study, a composite of hydrophobic silica nanoparticles and polydimethylsiloxane was used to coat cotton fabric, resulting in a rough surface that exhibited excellent self-cleaning behavior. The coated fabric also sustained superhydrophobicity during mechanical tests. This approach shows potential for application in the textile industry for self-cleaning purposes.
SURFACE TOPOGRAPHY-METROLOGY AND PROPERTIES
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Euigyung Jeong, Heeju Woo, Yejin' Moon, Dong Yun Lee, Minjung Jung, Young-Seak Lee, Jin-Seok Bae
Summary: This study demonstrates that self-cleaning PET fabrics with superior photocatalytic and superhydrophobic properties can be prepared using TiOF2 and HDS treatment. Practical tests show that these PET fabrics have strong anti-pollution capabilities and can self-clean in a short period of time.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Zheng Fang, Junfeng Zhang, Xuefeng Yan, Lizhen Hu, Lin Lei, Huiqing Fan, Weijia Wang, Peter Mueller-Buschbaum, Qi Zhong
Summary: The study achieves efficient removal of oleophilic and hydrophilic stains from polyurethane surfaces by combining a hybrid hydrogel coating and embedded nonmetallic photocatalyst, demonstrating excellent performance in cleaning both types of stains and long-lasting effectiveness.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Kang Wang, Sirong Yu, Wei Li, Yuanji Song, Pu Gong, Mingshan Zhang, Huaisen Li, Daijun Sun, Xizhen Yang, Xuewu Wang
Summary: The ZnS superhydrophobic coating was successfully prepared on the zinc substrate using solvothermal method and chemical modification. The coating exhibited excellent physical and chemical self-cleaning properties, forming a Cassie contact state when water droplets contacted the surface.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Siti Norsaffirah Zailan, Norsuria Mahmed, Mohd Mustafa Al Bakri Abdullah, Shayfull Zamree Abd Rahim, Dewi Suriyani Che Halin, Andrei Victor Sandu, Petrica Vizureanu, Zarina Yahya
Summary: The concept of self-cleaning in construction building materials has gained significant attention, with the development of green blending materials, such as geopolymer, for self-cleaning coatings. However, further research is needed for the application of self-cleaning technology in geopolymers.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Qingbo Xu, Xinyu Wang, Yanyan Zhang
Summary: The use of toxic reagents in the finishing process of superhydrophobic cotton fabrics restricts their application. A green and sustainable method for preparing superhydrophobic cotton fabrics is needed. In this study, phytic acid (PA) etching and subsequent coating with epoxidized soybean oil (ESO)-derived thermosets and stearic acid (STA) were used to create a superhydrophobic cotton fabric. The finished fabric exhibited excellent self-cleaning properties and retained its inherent properties.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Dmitry Selishchev, Grigory Stepanov, Mariia Sergeeva, Maria Solovyeva, Evgenii Zhuravlev, Andrey Komissarov, Vladimir Richter, Denis Kozlov
Summary: This paper describes the photoinduced antiviral effect of cotton fabric functionalized with nanocrystalline TiO2. The photoactive fabric can effectively inactivate influenza A (H1N1) virus through adsorption and photocatalytic degradation mechanisms. This study highlights the potential of photoactive self-cleaning fabrics for air purification and personal protective clothing to protect against chemical and biological pollutants.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Shenjie Zhong, Lingmin Yi, Jiawen Zhang, Tianqi Xu, Lang Xu, Xun Zhang, Tian Zuo, Ying Cai
Summary: Researchers have created a multifunctional cotton fabric for outdoor radiative cooling using special materials and techniques. This fabric is not only able to reduce temperature by reflecting sunlight and radiating heat, but also retains durability and superhydrophobic properties. This new material is promising to be widely used in outdoor clothing and other facilities due to its superior capability and simple production.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Zhongying Ma, Zhihao Zhang, Fei Zhao, Yuhua Wang
Summary: The development of flame-retardant and durable self-cleaning cotton fabrics is important for practical applications. This study designed a composite coating using synthesized graphite carbon nitride (GCN) and phosphorylated chitosan (PCS) for cotton fabrics, which exhibited low heat release and achieved self-extinguishing and self-cleaning abilities.
ADVANCED COMPOSITES AND HYBRID MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Textiles
Hui-Yu Jiang, Ze-Yu Ouyang, Rong Hu, Jun Wan, Jun-Jiang Zhu
Summary: In this study, a composite of Ag2S and rGO with TiO2 was loaded onto cotton fabric surface using a hydrothermal method, enhancing the self-cleaning performance. The close contact between Ag2S and TiO2 expanded the light response range, while rGO facilitated electron transfer and prolonged carrier recombination time, improving photocatalytic efficiency of the material. Detection techniques included XRD, SEM, Raman and fluorescence spectra, with successful uniform adhesion of TiO2/Ag2S/rGO on the cotton fabric surface observed, leading to excellent photocatalytic self-cleaning performance under visible light irradiation.
FIBERS AND POLYMERS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Paper & Wood
Esfandiar Pakdel, Hai Zhao, Jinfeng Wang, Bin Tang, Russell J. Varley, Xungai Wang
Summary: The research successfully developed self-cleaning cotton fabric with dual functionalities of superhydrophobicity and photocatalytic activity, using microhierarchial TiO2-based particles and fluorine-free coatings to achieve simultaneous superhydrophobicity and photocatalytic self-cleaning under simulated sunlight.
Article
Materials Science, Textiles
Qiang Zhao, Yunting Zhang, Zhenjiang Liu, Huiyan Ma, Yan Li, Xiaoping Gao
Summary: TiO2/kaolin composites were successfully synthesized and deposited onto cotton fabrics using ultrasound-sol-gel method. The properties of the fabric, including whiteness, air permeability, breaking strength, and elongation, were slightly affected by the presence of TiO2/kaolin. The composites also exhibited enhanced UV protection and stiffness, but slightly decreased softness and smoothness compared to untreated cotton. Rhodamine B removal tests demonstrated the excellent self-cleaning properties of the TiO2/kaolin-treated fabric.
FIBERS AND POLYMERS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Kang Wang, Sirong Yu, Xiaoli Yin, Lin Liu, Liyuan Wang, Guang Zhu, Jun Wang, Quan Li, Xizhen Yang
Summary: The superhydrophobic effect is applied to the metal surface to improve its properties, attracting researchers' attention. ZnS superhydrophobic coating was successfully formed on 316L stainless steel surface after electrodeposition, solvothermal reaction, and chemical modification, showing excellent water contact angle and sliding angle. The coating exhibited self-cleaning property and stability, with 6 hours being the optimal solvothermal reaction time.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2022)
Article
Crystallography
Xinlei Ji, Hong Li, Yuan Qin, Jun Yan
Summary: In this paper, the self-cleaning and washing durability of ZnO NPs combined with cotton fabrics are explored. The ZnO NPs were prepared using honeysuckle extract and applied to cotton fabrics treated with cross-linking agents. The results showed that the cross-linked fabrics exhibited improved washing resistance and wrinkle recovery performance, along with excellent UV protection.
Article
Materials Science, Paper & Wood
Yimeng Ni, Gang Shen, Kim Hoong Ng, Tianxue Zhu, Shuhui Li, Xiao Li, Weilong Cai, Zhong Chen, Jianying Huang
Summary: In this study, a superhydrophobic, UV-resistant, and self-cleaning cotton fabric with cooling effect was successfully developed. The fabric exhibited high solar reflectivity and infrared emissivity, and was able to reduce the temperature on the human body surface. After washing, the fabric remained stable and retained its cooling effect, making it suitable for outdoor clothing.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Li Dong, Mingxu Wang, Jiajia Wu, Chunhong Zhu, Jian Shi, Hideaki Morikawa
Summary: In this study, a novel dual-network conductive hydrogel was developed, which possessed adhesive, self-healable, deformable, and conductive properties. The hydrogel was used to fabricate a strain sensor for monitoring human motion and also served as a deformable triboelectric nanogenerator (D-TENG) for harvesting mechanical energy. This research provides a potential approach for the development of deformable energy sources and self-powered strain sensors.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Limin Bao, Yoshihiro Maruyama, Jian Shi
Summary: The adhesion between the repair patch and the base plate plays a crucial role in determining the erosion resistance of repaired areas. Irregular adhesion can cause the repair patch to vibrate, accelerating erosion.
ADVANCED COMPOSITE MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Yiyu Wang, Long Su, Yuanjing Hou, Fei Lin, Chao Xu, Yanling Xue, Jian Shi, Xinyu Wang
Summary: In this study, a bilayer sheet mimicking the hierarchical structure of the skin was developed for full-thickness skin wound dressings. The bilayer sheet showed suitable water uptake capacity and high stability, and promoted wound healing and regeneration. In vivo experiments demonstrated superior and faster healing effects of the bilayer sheets compared to other treatments.
MACROMOLECULAR BIOSCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Mingxu Wang, Ziwei Chen, Li Dong, Jiajia Wu, Chao Li, Qiang Gao, Jian Shi, Chunhong Zhu, Hideaki Morikawa
Summary: Highly conductive and stretchable fibers with adjustable three-dimensional helical structure were fabricated in this work. These fibers exhibited stable conductance under various mechanical deformations and can be used in wearable electronics.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Li Dong, Mingxu Wang, Jiajia Wu, Chenyang Zhang, Jian Shi, Keimei Oh, Lirong Yao, Chunhong Zhu, Hideaki Morikawa
Summary: In this work, a syrup-modified gelatin/Ag-hydrogel was developed based on the novel covalent-like hydrogen bond engineering. It is derived from natural or safe constituents, highly stretchable, fully biodegradable or recyclable, and possesses several favorable features such as adhesion, rapid self-healing, and antifreeze. This study demonstrates the feasibility of modified natural polymers to replace synthetic polymers and provides a general toolbox for the construction of functional units for green electronics and the expansion of application models.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Tingting Wu, Zhaoxing Lin, Yi Zhang, Nobuhiro Kanazawa, Takao Komiyama, Chunhong Zhu, Eiji Kikuchi, Jian Shi, Ruilu Liang
Summary: Poly-N-phenylglycine (PNPG) decorated with multi-walled carbon nanotube (MWCNT) composite membranes exhibited high stability and showed increased adsorption efficiency and capacity for Au(III) in acidic solution. The adsorption mechanism involved electrostatic interactions and redox reactions, with electron transfer from PNPG to MWCNT enhancing the adsorption capacity. The PNPG@MWCNT composite membrane demonstrated potential in practical gold recovery applications from waste printed circuit boards.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yi Zhang, Feifei Wang, Yongtao Yu, Jiajia Wu, Yingying Cai, Jian Shi, Hideaki Morikawa, Chunhong Zhu
Summary: With the outbreak of the novel coronavirus, obtaining clean water from limited resources has become a pressing concern. Inspired by nature, a hydrogel matrix composed of PVA, SA, cross-linked by borax and doped with ZIF-67 and graphene has been successfully developed for producing clean water. The hydrogel demonstrates high water harvesting and releasing efficiency, as well as excellent evaporation rate on seawater, indicating its potential in multiple scenarios for clean water production and sustainable wastewater treatment.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jiajia Wu, Mingxu Wang, Li Dong, Yi Zhang, Jian Shi, Masatoshi Ohyama, Yasuhiro Kohsaka, Chunhong Zhu, Hideaki Morikawa
Summary: The development of personal thermal management textile is crucial for achieving individual thermal comfort in an energy-saving manner. Challenges such as sacrificed permeability and limited durability hinder long-term wearing comfort and reliability. In this study, a breathable, integrated thermoregulating fibrous membrane with photo/electrothermal conversion and energy storage/release performance was fabricated, showing great potential for next-generation wearable personal thermal management.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Sana Ullah, Motahira Hashmi, Jian Shi, Ick Soo Kim
Summary: Electrospun PVA/Zein/Gelatin based tri-component active food packaging has been developed to enhance the shelf life of food by ensuring its quality. The nanofiber sheet possesses good morphology, thermal stability, mechanical strength, antibacterial properties, and excellent antioxidant properties, making it suitable for packaging sweet potatoes, potatoes, and kimchi. The shelf life of sweet potatoes and potatoes was extended to 50 days, while the kimchi's shelf life was extended to 30 days. Nanofibrous food packaging can enhance the shelf life of fruits and vegetables due to their breathability and antioxidant properties.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Feifei Wang, Yi Zhang, Jian Shi, Lei Sun, Azeem Ullah, Chunhong Zhu, Ick Soo Kim
Summary: Bioinspired functionalized graphene oxide/deacetylated cellulose acetate composite sustainable Janus membranes were prepared in this study. They can generate electricity from water evaporation and be biodegradable. The composite membranes were based on functionalized graphene oxide and deacetylated cellulose acetate nanofibers, which facilitated ion transport and water evaporation, resulting in increased electrical output.
ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yuchao He, Linlin Zhan, Jian Shi, Manyu Xiao, Ran Zuo, Chengmeng Wang, Zhiyong Liu, Wenchen Gong, Liwei Chen, Yi Luo, Shaojun Zhang, Youwei Wang, Lu Chen, Hua Guo
Summary: Promising strategies are urgently needed to enhance the clinical benefit and minimize toxicity of sorafenib in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). This study presents the antitumor effects of sorafenib alone and in combination with the immunotherapeutic agent R848, and demonstrates that the combination therapy can reprogram the HCC immune microenvironment, normalize the tumor vasculature, and improve the therapeutic benefit of low-dose sorafenib.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yuelin Yu, Hongyi Wu, Yongtao Yu, Jian Shi, Hideaki Morikawa, Chunhong Zhu
Summary: This paper reports a new composite membrane that utilizes the photothermal characteristics of MWCNTs-COOK and PDA/PVA to achieve efficient and sustainable wastewater purification and evaporation. The application of this composite membrane can reduce reliance on electricity, reduce environmental burden, and potentially generate clean water.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Yifeng Rang, Huan Liu, Xianbo Cheng, Weiye Li, Jian Shi, Genghua Ou, Huiying Huang, Congying Chen, Xueman Xiao, Chunhong Liu
Summary: Decolorized pectic polysaccharides (D-ACLP) with specific molecular weight (Mw) were obtained from Amaranth caudatus leaves. Purified polysaccharides (P-ACLP) were isolated from D-ACLP and identified as rhamnogalacturonan-I (RG-I) with dimeric arabinose side chains. D-ACLP showed potential in promoting hippocampal glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) levels through modulation of gut microbiota.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Sunil Singh, Satoru Machida, Nikhil Kumar Tulsian, Yeu Khai Choong, Joel Ng, Srihari Shankar, Yaochen Liu, Krisha Vashdev Chandiramani, Jian Shi, J. Sivaraman
Summary: The authors present the cryo-EM structures of human HACE1 and provide insights into how the enzymatic activity of HACE1 is regulated. The study reveals the role of the MID domain in substrate recognition.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Yiyu Wang, Xinyu Wang, Xingxun Liu, Chunqing Niu, Guiting Yu, Yuanjing Hou, Chao Hu, Kai Zhao, Jian Shi
Summary: Sodium alginate-based implantable scaffolds with slow-release drugs are essential in biomedical and tissue engineering. However, their slow degradation properties limit their applications. In this study, biodegradable oxidized sodium alginate-based scaffolds were designed and polydopamine surface modification was conducted to enhance stability and degradation rate.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2023)